Electrical connectors, looking to rewire M900

[hillbillypolack]

It's been quite a long time coming, but I've finally gotten some time to sort through the M900.  I sorted some things out years ago when I first altered it, but am now looking to really clean things up and if possible conceal connectors.

So, by question is what connectors are good and weatherproof when changing things up?  Is there any recommended updates like wiring specs (gauge, sheathing etc)?  Any tips on how to clean things up, connector types etc would be greatly appreciated.  You know, mostly the areas behind the headlight and frame head, and again back by the battery, coils and modules which always look nappy and delicate.

[ducatigirl100]

My attempt on the subject ...   

[Speeddog]

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Leaving your tank like that is *really* hard on the hinge area, tends to make 'em leak.
Even if it's empty....

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[ducatigirl100]

On a more serious note I'm rebuilding the bike this winter so it was my attention to rewire the ole thing

In my point of view the all the electronics should be in front I really don't see the purpose of putting the fuse box at the back ..it's just no nonsense   I have 2 wiring loom so I add the luxury of installing a "new" one on the bike and experimenting whit the other ....

for the moment I found that wiring the bike while changing the side looks cleaner .   I've rewire the loom so it passe's  on the other side of the bike in the back.  the loom passe's betwen the rear sock and the motor ..to go over the belts and to the front...... (I'll do photo's tomorrow)  

[ducatigirl100]

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Leaving your tank like that is *really* hard on the hinge area, tends to make 'em leak.
Even if it's empty....

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I know ... I'm guilty

[greenmonster]

Areas that need TLC after some years, in my experience, are:
Wiring around steering head
Connections ignition relay
Check under hood of starter relay f proper function
Wiring rear light/indicators under fender
Resolder fat wires from battery
Fuse box f good contact to fuses
Cables in/out to ignition boxes

[ducpainter]

I know ... I'm guilty

I can fix it when it starts to leak

[ducatigirl100]

I can fix it when it starts to leak

can you repaint it too?     there's alot of scratches on it 

[ducpainter]

can you repaint it too?     there's alot of scratches on it 

It's what I do

[ducatigirl100]

OK this is what the wiring loom looks like


And here's what it should look like



don't' mind all the electrical tape I'm redoing the all the loom including new connectors ...this was just for "design" and "concept" purpose's

[hillbillypolack]

Areas that need TLC after some years, in my experience, are:
Wiring around steering head
Connections ignition relay
Check under hood of starter relay f proper function
Wiring rear light/indicators under fender
Resolder fat wires from battery
Fuse box f good contact to fuses
Cables in/out to ignition boxes

Yes, especially wiring around steering head and ignition / module area.

Have you re-used the connection couplers (rubberized weather sealed), or changed them for newer connections?

[ducatiz]

You want TE Superseal connectors (formerly Tyco Electronics)

I used them for making a new loom for my Alazzurra.  Totally modular, seal perfectly, lots of options.

Buy the tool.

[hillbillypolack]

Yes!  That's in the ballpark.  I'll have to see if there's a local rep.  I'm thinking there ought to be. . . somewhere here in Detroit.

[Ddan]

Buy the tool.

did you find one for less than $100? 

[ducatiz]

did you find one for less than $100? 

Catalogue price for the one im referring to is $11